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Belfast firm Carson McDowell gave secondary and grammar school students from across Northern Ireland an insight into what they might expect if they choose law as a career. Students attending the Work Inspiration Day at the firm's offices were mentored by Gerard Armstrong, Rachael McAdorey, Marie McK

Pictured (l-r): Mr Justice O'Hara, Judge Gemma Loughran & Michael Long QC, Alan Hunter Chief Executive of the Law Society and John Guerin at the launch of the new book The Law Society of Northern Ireland have launched a completely new and revised second edition of the very popular Law of Childre

Irish Legal News joins many well-wishers in congratulating Maurice Gaffney SC, Ireland’s oldest and longest-serving barrister, on his 100th birthday today. Mr Gaffney joined the Bar in 1954, when there were only around 250 members, and became Senior Counsel in 1970.

of the process by the service of this notice was out of time. In accordance with s. 811(7) of the TCA, Mr Droog appealed against the notice contending that it was out of time by reason of ss.924, 955 and 956 of the TCA.

Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire The UK government is planning to work with the Irish government to strengthen the external border of the Common Travel Area (CTA) after Brexit, The Guardian reports.

Brian Killoran, ICI chief executive The Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI) has published its new report on exploitative sham marriages in Europe.

Sabine Walsh, president of the MII Mediation Awareness Week opens today with the launch of a new report on the development of workplace mediation in Ireland.

More than 150 legal professionals attended a conference on mediation held in Belfast's Clayton Hotel.

Richard Grogan Employment law solicitor Richard Grogan of Richard Grogan & Associates Solicitors writes on recent changes to Labour Court rules.

Emily Logan, chief commissioner of the IHREC The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has named the organisations who won funding in the inaugural Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme 2016.

Justice Minister Claire Sugden Northern Ireland's Justice Minister Claire Sugden has welcomed the start of Prisons Week 2016 which encourages everyone to remember victims of crime, prison workers, prisoners and their families.

Pictured (l-r): Piaras Power, Partner and Head of Banking at Eversheds Ireland; Consultant Ciaran Walker; and Pamela O’Neill, Head of Eversheds Consulting Ireland Eversheds Consulting has announced the appointment of Ciaran Walker as a consultant.

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Brian Killoran, chief executive of the Immigrant Council of Ireland The Immigrant Council of Ireland is set to launch a new report looking into exploitative sham marriages in Ireland.

A&L Goodbody has launched a guide for businesses on the upcoming EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).